The Life of Klim Samgin: An Epic in One Volume

This single volume presents the complete edition of Maxim Gorky's epic novel, The Life of Klim Samgin (1925–1936), the writer's masterpiece and definitive work. Conceived as a fictional chronicle of a transformative time, these four books span nearly half a century of Russian history—from the 1870s to the 1917 Revolution.

The narrative centers on the life of the intellectual Klim Samgin, an educated, observant man, yet internally conflicted and incapable of decisive action. Through his perspective, the complex world of pre-revolutionary Russia is revealed, with its clash of ideologies and destinies, the search for truth, and the tragedies of generations.

This grandiose prose by Gorky is not only a portrait of an era but also a philosophical reflection on the fate of the individual in history, the value of choice, and responsibility. "The Life of Klim Samgin" is the culmination of the writer's creative journey, his "novel about Russia," combining a broad panorama with psychological depth.

This complete collection of all four books is presented in a single volume for the first time, making this edition unique and easy to read.